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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Engine Coolant Gauge Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the intake plenum. Refer to Intake Plenum Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81).
  3. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81).

    4. Object Number: 142010 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sender (2) electrical connector.
  5. Remove the engine coolant temperature sender (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 142010 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the engine coolant temperature sender (2).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the engine coolant temperature sender to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  2. Connect the engine coolant temperature sender (2) electrical connector.
  3. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81).
  4. Install the intake plenum. Refer to Intake Plenum Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81).
  5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .